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Toronto advocates say 6th cyclist death this year shows better infrastructure needed

On Saturday, cyclists honoured a 26-year-old woman who was struck and killed by a motorist in Etobicoke late last month. Advocates at the ghost ride said cyclist deaths shouldn't be on the rise in Toronto.
Toronto police seek suspects in fatal shooting at North York plaza last week

2 suspects opened fire from a distance on a crowded parking lot late at night on Aug. 27, police say. They say one man died in hospital following the shooting.
Bumper crop of movies with Manitoba roots hits Toronto International Film Festival

The province of Manitoba is extraordinarily well represented this month at the Toronto International Film Festival, with four features and three shorts with Manitoba connections.
1 dead, 2 others injured in single-vehicle crash on Highway 401

A woman has died and two others are injured after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Mississauga on Friday, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say.
Canadian wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk wins Paralympic gold in men's T34 800m

Canadian wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk won Paralympic gold in the men's 800-metre T34 event at the Paris Games on Saturday morning.
What you need to know about mosquito-borne diseases

Experts say that infection rates in Canada for mosquito-borne diseases are relatively low, but evolving environmental factors — including climate change — mean people should still take precautions to avoid getting bitten.
Films, festivals and food: What's happening this weekend in Toronto

There’s something for everyone in Toronto this weekend, from catching an international film premiere to exploring a delicious food festival. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening across the city this packed weekend.
Cities are overheating. How do we cool them down?

It’s becoming harder and harder to escape the heat, especially if you live in an urban area. And with most Canadians living in cities, experts say it’s time to focus on building cooler cities.
Toronto woman wanted on Canada-wide warrant for 1st-degree murder, police say

Toronto police say a 36-year-old woman is wanted on a Canada wide warrant for first-degree murder in the shooting death of a man in the city's west end.
Marineland owner Marie Holer dies — unclear who will now lead controversial park

Marineland's owner, Marie Holer, has died. But the southern Ontario park said Friday it "remains under strong leadership" with a "robust succession plan."
Woman, 18, charged after allegedly threatening shooting at Oshawa school on Snapchat

An 18-year-old Whitby, Ont. woman has been charged with uttering threats after allegedly saying in a Snapchat message that she wanted to start a shooting at an Oshawa school, Durham police say.
Canada Post proposes 25-cent price hike on stamps

Canada Post is proposing an increase to regulated postage rates next year, bringing the price of most stamps up by 25 cents to $1.24.
TTC appoints interim CEO who used to work for Metrolinx

The Toronto Transit Commission has appointed an interim chief executive officer who used to work for Metrolinx, the board chair announced on Friday.
1st human case of rabies in Ontario since 1967 confirmed in Brantford-Brant resident

A resident of Brantford-Brant is currently hospitalized with rabies. The health unit says it's the first case in Brantford-Brant ever and the first in Ontario since 1967.
Toronto man charged with threatening Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland on TikTok

A Toronto man has been charged with threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland in connection to a TikTok video that was published earlier this week.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at U of T condemn protest policies, school says rules aren't new

Student-led pro-Palestinian protesters returned to the University of Toronto on Friday in their first major demonstration on the downtown campus since they disbanded their encampment in July.
Port Hope teacher charged for alleged sexual offences against students

A Grade 8 teacher employed at a Catholic school in Port Hope, Ont., is facing 18 charges for sex-related offences she allegedly committed against current and former students, police say.
Toronto man accused of plotting terror attack at Jewish centre in New York City: authorities

A Toronto-area man is facing terror charges in both Canada and the United States, authorities say, for allegedly attempting to illegally enter the U.S. to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish centre in New York City.
'Mechanical issue' knocks aging Toronto Island ferry out of service

One of the city's aging Toronto Island ferries is out of service for an investigation after a mechanical issue Thursday evening that forced its crew to perform an emergency stop while docking.
Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program

Ontario child-care centres that aren't participating in the national $10-a-day program will soon lose provincial funding to offer fee subsidies to lower-income families and their staff could see a pay cut of $2 an hour.

Marineland owner Marie Holer dies — unclear who will now lead controversial park

Marineland's owner, Marie Holer, has died. But the southern Ontario park said Friday it "remains under strong leadership" with a "robust succession plan."
1st human case of rabies in Ontario since 1967 confirmed in Brantford-Brant resident

A resident of Brantford-Brant is currently hospitalized with rabies. The health unit says it's the first case in Brantford-Brant ever and the first in Ontario since 1967.
City gets injunction to shut down Club 33, calling it a 'focal point of violent incidents'

Club 33, a pub in Hamilton's downtown core, was shut down by police for failing to comply with the Liquor Licence and Control Act.
Students, faculty condemn McMaster ban of 3 activists from campus except for classes pending investigation

Three McMaster students say a lengthy ban from campus activities — except to attend class — amid an investigation over a pro-Palestinian protest is hurting their academics and employment. A spokesperson for the Hamilton school says people have a right to protest but "within the university's codes and policies.:
Things to do in Hamilton and beyond this weekend, Sept. 6-8

Here's a list of events in Hamilton and surrounding areas this weekend, Sept. 6 to 8.
McMaster student and university leaders hope official homecoming event will keep the party on campus

Homecoming celebrations are returning to McMaster University’s campus for the first time in several years, and there’s more than just a party at stake, university and student leaders say.
Driver, passenger and a small dog killed in crash in Burlington, police say

After a car crash early Thursday morning in Burlington, police say two people and a small dog have died.
Final 2 sexual assault charges against ex-pastor of Ontario megachurch withdrawn by Crown

Two sexual assault charges against Bruxy Cavey, former pastor of The Meeting House megachurch in Ontario, were withdrawn Wednesday in a Hamilton court, with the Crown citing no reasonable prospect of conviction. Another charge was stayed in July.
Hamilton police arrest London man for alleged $1.5 million auto fraud and identity theft scheme

A London man is facing over 80 charges following a $1.5 million auto fraud and identity theft scheme, Hamilton police say.
Receiver Tim White registers second straight 100-yard performance for Ticats

Receiver Tim White enters the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' bye week on a roll after six catches for 180 yards and two touchdowns in Hamilton's 31-28 Labour Day win over the Toronto Argonauts on Monday.
Indigenous collective calls for reform of Halton CAS, other societies 2 years after Ontario boy's death

A group of Indigenous advocates is calling for reform in the child protection system, including at the Halton Children's Aid Society (Halton CAS) in Ontario where there will soon be a change in leadership, two years after the death of a 12-year-old boy who was in its care.
First day of school in Hamilton brings excitement, joy and nervous kids and parents

The first day of school in Hamilton was sunny, cool and full of noise. Parents share what's on their minds as the new school year starts.
'If you can't move, you can still game' — how a developer helps make accessible video games

A New Jersey gamer with muscular dystrophy teamed up with a graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford, Ont. campus to design accessibility software for video games. With Overjoyed, they say, you can play games even if you can't move.
Burlington's Katie Cosgriffe earns 1st career Paralympic medal with swimming bronze

Canada's Katie Cosgriffe will leave her first Paralympic Games with some hardware. The 18-year-old from Burlington, Ont., claimed bronze in the women's S10 100-metre butterfly on Tuesday at Paris La Défense Arena.
Bo Levi Mitchell leads Ticats to 31-28 Labour Day win over Argonauts

Bo Levi Mitchell is still unbeaten on Labour Day. Mitchell threw for 347 yards and two TDs as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats earned an exciting 31-28 win over the Toronto Argonauts on Monday
ArcelorMittal Dofasco misses key milestones in $1.8B 'green' steel project promised for 2028

A CBC Hamilton investigation, which included capturing drone footage of the ArcelorMittal Dofasco plant and speaking with industry insiders, indicates the project is not moving ahead with the original timeline as company executives publicly promised after missing key milestones in 2023 and 2024.
For long-haul truckers, quality rest areas are a matter of life and death

Rest areas are paramount to the health and wellbeing of long-haul truckers, who move billions of dollars worth of goods throughout the country, but quality places to pull over can be difficult to find, researchers say.
City giving $10K boost to group that supports migrant workers in Flamborough

Migrants Matter Flamborough, a group that supports migrant workers in the area, got a $10,000 grant after Hamilton council unanimously approved it last month.
International students worry as 24-hour cap on working looms

International students in Toronto will be adversely affected by an impending federal rule that will limit them to working 24 hours a week off-campus when school is in session, students and advocates say.
Ban on cellphones, vapes in Ontario classrooms starts this week. Hamilton school boards say they are ready

Local Hamilton school boards say they are ready to enforce province-wide measures on cellphones and vaping in classrooms when students return to classes this coming week.

Packers QB Love has MCL injury, should return this season: reports

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love injured his medial collateral ligament in the team's season-opening game, but didn't suffer damage to his ACL and should return at some point this season, according to multiple reports.
Angel Reese says on social media her historic WNBA rookie season over due to injury

Angel Reese's historic rookie season is over. The Chicago Sky forward said on social media Saturday night that she has a season-ending injury, but didn't specify what it was. She was listed on the team's injury report with a wrist injury.
Canadian men's soccer team beats U.S. in away match for 1st time in 67 years

Canada outclassed a young U.S. side in a 2-1 men's soccer friendly win Saturday, the first victory over its North American rival on U.S. soil in 67 years.
Aryna Sabalenka defeats American Pegula to capture 1st-ever U.S. Open title

Aryna Sabalenka left the U.S. Open in tears 12 months ago as the runner-up. She exited in the semifinals each of the two years before that. This time, Sabalenka was in a joking mood after winning her first championship at Flushing Meadows and the third Grand Slam title of her career.
Canada's Jamal Murray signs 4-year, $208M US contract extension with Nuggets: reports

Denver Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a four-year, $208 million US maximum contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Swimmer Bennett, canoeist Hennessy to carry Canadian flag at Paralympic closing ceremony

Paralympic medallists Nicholas Bennett and Brianna Hennessy will carry the Canadian flag during Sunday's closing ceremony in Paris.
Canada's Nate Riech roars to Paralympic silver medal in men's 1,500m

Canada's Nate Riech has won his second consecutive Paralympic medal. The Victoria native took silver in the men's T38 1,500 metres on Saturday at the Stade de France in Paris, following up the title he won three years ago at the Tokyo Games.
Canada's Danielle Dorris dominates 50m butterfly to successfully defend Paralympic title

Danielle Dorris has done it again. The Canadian swimmer won gold in the women's S7 50-metre butterfly on Saturday at the Paris Paralympics, successfully defending her title from three years ago at the Tokyo Games.
Canadian 3x3 team advances to quarterfinals at FIBA Women's Series Final

Canada's 3x3 women's basketball team booked their spot in the quarterfinals at the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Final tournament on Saturday in Hangzhou, China.
Canadian canoeist Brianna Hennessy paddles to Paralympic silver in va'a single 200m VL2

Canadian canoeist Brianna Hennessy raced to a Paralympic gold medal in the women's va'a single 200-metre final on Saturday.
Canadian wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk wins Paralympic gold in men's T34 800m

Canadian wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk won Paralympic gold in the men's 800-metre T34 event at the Paris Games on Saturday morning.
Paralympic newsletter: Canada adds 2 golds, plus what to watch on the final weekend

CBC Sports' daily newsletter recaps Canada's medal wins Friday in Paris and looks ahead to the final two days of competition.
Canadian Para surfer Victoria Feige fights to get her sport included at LA 2028

Surfing is California's official state sport and Canadian para surfer Victoria Feige wants Los Angeles to prove it in 2028. The five-time women's world champion is at the forefront of a lobby to get her sport included in the 2028 Paralympics.
Canada falls short in tightly contested women's wheelchair basketball semi against Dutch

Canada's women's wheelchair basketball team will play for bronze after dropping a tightly contested semifinal, 72-61, against the reigning champion Netherlands on Friday at Bercy Arena.
Spray that caused tennis star Jannik Sinner's failed drug tests has 'DOPING' warning

The word "DOPING" is printed in capital letters inside a red circle with a slash through it on the box containing the over-the-counter spray sold in Italy that caused No. 1-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner to fail two drug tests in March.
Funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau scheduled for church Monday in suburban Philadelphia

Just three weeks before the opening of training camp, the Columbus Blue Jackets are seeking to make sense of a senseless tragedy after all-star winger Johnny Gaudreau and younger brother Matthew died when they were struck by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles.
Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies after man set her on fire, police say

A Ugandan Olympic athlete living in Kenya has died from her injuries after being set on fire by a man believed to be her boyfriend, the head of the country's Olympics committee said on Thursday.

Canadian men's soccer team beats U.S. on American turf for 1st time in 67 years

Canada outclassed a young U.S. side in a 2-1 men's soccer friendly win Saturday, the first victory over its North American rival on U.S. soil in 67 years.
Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka wins U.S. Open

Aryna Sabalenka left the U.S. Open in tears 12 months ago as the runner-up. She exited in the semifinals each of the two years before that. This time, Sabalenka was in a joking mood after winning her first championship at Flushing Meadows and the third Grand Slam title of her career.
'So much more than a grand chief': Tributes pour in for late First Nations leader Cathy Merrick
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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said a software malfunction may result in the anti-lock brake system control module disabling the electronic stability control system.
Nighttime nightmares grow for stargazing spots in this national park in Alberta
James Smith Cree Nation powwow honours Mountie for role in ending 2022 manhunt

RCMP Const. Heidi Marshall, who was involved in the high-speed chase at the end of a three-day manhunt for mass killer Myles Sanderson in 20222, was among a handful of officers and staff honoured with a traditional Cree starblanket at a ceremony in James Smith Cree Nation on Friday evening.
Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice captures the voice but misses the mark

As a biopic, The Apprentice is entirely unsure of the man it seeks to assess — perhaps understandably, as its star is very much still living and forging the legacy any such film would need to define.
Quebec to approve advance requests for MAID as of Oct. 30

Patients will be able to make advance requests for medical assistance in dying before their condition renders them incapable of giving consent.
Stop or yield? New research supports law change to allow cyclists to roll safely through intersections

Cycling advocates in British Columbia hope a new U.S. study will boost the case to allow bicyclists to yield at stop signs and safely roll through intersections.
Nova Scotia RCMP apologize for historical use of street checks

Nova Scotia RCMP delivered a public apology on Saturday to African Nova Scotians and all people of African descent for the street checks and other harmful interactions of the past. Assistant Commissioner Dennis Daley, commanding officer of the Nova Scotia RCMP, issued the apology at the North Preston Community Centre.
I was a financial mess before tragedy struck. But that reckoning brought a sense of empowerment

Debbie Belgrave was in debt and spending to support an extravagant lifestyle. Then her husband suffered a brain aneurism and lost the ability to work. In the decade since, she clawed her way back and somehow managing her finances became something to enjoy.
What you need to know about mosquito-borne diseases

Experts say that infection rates in Canada for mosquito-borne diseases are relatively low, but evolving environmental factors — including climate change — mean people should still take precautions to avoid getting bitten.
Germany is sending Ottawa a diplomatic double-act — two ambassadors for the price of one

Germany soon will be represented in Ottawa by two ambassadors — a novel arrangement for a G7 bilateral relationship with Canada.
Alberta MLA who made derogatory remarks about trans students could return to UCP caucus: Danielle Smith

UCP activists want Jennifer Johnson back in the party's benches, but the premier is wary of her becoming part of fall's legislature debates on hormone treatments, pronouns.
How the NDP's deal with the Liberals died
Swimmer Nicholas Bennett, canoeist Brianna Hennessy to carry Canadian flag at Paralympic closing ceremony
Jasper wildfire complex now under control, Parks Canada says
Cities are overheating. How do we cool them down?
One of the military's simplest procurement projects is being tied down by red tape

'So much more than a grand chief': Leaders pay tribute to late AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick

First Nations leaders said they have lost a great leader, a warrior and a powerful voice, but vowed to continue the advocacy work of Cathy Merrick as they paid tribute to the late grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs on Saturday.
James Smith Cree Nation powwow honours Mountie for role in ending 2022 manhunt

RCMP Const. Heidi Marshall, who was involved in the high-speed chase at the end of a three-day manhunt for mass killer Myles Sanderson in 20222, was among a handful of officers and staff honoured with a traditional Cree starblanket at a ceremony in James Smith Cree Nation on Friday evening.
Coastal GasLink blockade participant recounts 'joyful' life at Wet'suwet'en camp

Shaylynn Sampson, a Gitxsan woman with Wet'suwet'en family ties, testified Thursday and Friday about her time at the blockade and events after her arrest in November 2021.
Healing centre for residential school survivors in Winnipeg puts programs on hold because of lack of funding

The future of a Winnipeg organization that supports residential school survivors and their families is uncertain after the majority of its funding got pulled.
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick remembered as 'a force of strength' as tributes pour in

Cathy Merrick, the first woman to become grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, is being remembered as a "remarkable leader" and a "true matriarch," as tributes poured in from leaders across Canada after her sudden death on Friday.
N.L. government reaches tentative rate mitigation deal with Innu Nation

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has reached a tentative rate mitigation deal with Innu Nation, according to a news release Friday afternoon.
Manitoba corrections officer acquitted in 2021 death of Headingley inmate William Ahmo

A corrections officer charged in the 2021 death of an inmate who was shown on video repeating the words "I can't breathe" while officers swarmed and restrained him in a Manitoba jail has been acquitted in the man's death.
Crown suggests RCMP acted fairly in Wet'suwet'en leader's arrest

A Crown lawyer suggested the RCMP behaved reasonably in the circumstances as she cross-examined a Wet'suwet'en leader arrested for blockading the Coastal GasLink pipeline in 2021.
10 years after Franklin shipwreck site was located in Nunavut, Inuit involvement is still strong

Sir John Franklin had set out from England in 1845 to explore the Northwest Passage. Neither he nor any of his crewmen ever returned. Inuit living in the area where their ships sank saw some of what happened.
Teen shot by RCMP handed over weapons and then ran away, investigators say

A statement issued Thursday by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) provided more details on the final moments leading to the death of Hoss Lightning, a 15-year-old boy shot by RCMP last week in Wetaskiwin, Alta.
Norval Morrisseau's legacy 'irrevocably damaged' due to art fraud, says judge giving man 5 years in prison

The man who oversaw the creation of thousands of forged artworks in Thunder Bay, Ont., that were falsely attributed to Anishinaabe artist Norval Morrisseau was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison, in a case investigators have called Canada's largest art fraud investigation.
Manitoba First Nation under 6-year boil water advisory taking feds to court over funding for treatment plant

The chief of a northern Manitoba First Nation that has been under a boil water advisory since 2018 says he's frustrated by a lack of action from the federal government on funding upgrades to its water treatment plant — an issue the First Nation is taking to a federal court next month.
2 sudden, separate deaths take a toll on First Nation in B.C.

The sudden and separate deaths of two young adults on Vancouver Island over the Labour Day weekend have taken a toll on the Ahousaht First Nation, according to community leaders.
Wet'suwet'en leader testifies RCMP forcibly removed sacred items after her arrest

Sleydo', also known as Molly Wickham, a wing chief of Cas Yikh, a house group of the Gidimt'en Clan of the Wet'suwet'en Nation, describes what she says were lasting physical and emotional impacts after being arrested in a police raid in 2021.
Federal research funder launches pilot aimed at rooting out Indigenous identity fraud

The federal body that funds research in Canada is set to launch a pilot project aimed at ensuring that grants and jobs meant for Indigenous people go to genuine Indigenous people.
'Indigenous fashion is blowing up and it's overwhelming that I'm a part of it,' says designer heading to Paris

Alyssia Sutherland, owner and designer of Ally’s Ribbons, will see a collection of her designs on the runway at Paris Fashion Week later this month.
As the stepbrother of Myles Sanderson, his role in the James Smith Cree Nation tragedy haunts me

When Curtis Sanderson saw the alerts for the Sept. 4, 2022 James Smith Cree Nation manhunt, he recognized the names of the wanted as his stepbrothers. What unfolded next continues to haunt him.
Climate change, eroding shorelines and the race against time to save Indigenous history

Over the years, archaeologists' mission has evolved beyond discovery. The goal now is to find and save as many artifacts as possible before they become the victims of erosion, caused by climate change.
Urban youth delve into culture at Treaty 4 Resurgence Camp near Regina

A three-day camp that gave urban youth a crash course in culture and land-based learning was held during the Labour Day weekend.

First human rabies case reported in Ontario after almost 60 years

The case was confirmed on Friday by Brant County Health Unit which said it believed the exposure had come from a bat and led to someone from being hospitalized.
Terror suspect arrested in Quebec was plotting to attack Jews in New York

The attack was to take place on Oct. 7, the anniversary of the Hamas attack that killed 1,200 in Israel, according to U.S. authorities.
Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program

Ontario child-care centres that aren't participating in the national $10-a-day program will soon lose provincial funding to offer fee subsidies to lower-income families.
Ontario school boards, government advance conflicting plans on social media limits

In May, the Ford government proposed meeting with social media companies to discuss the problem of classroom distraction. Since then, it has showed few signs of following through.
Ontario may see earlier leaf colour change after wettest summer on record

Ontario may see an earlier fall leaf colour change after wettest summer on record as the excessive rainfall has 'stressed certain trees.'
Ontario child-welfare groups housing kids in offices, trailers under probe

The Ontario ombudsman is opening an investigation into safety concerns about the practice of child-welfare agencies housing young children and teens in motels and hotels.
Leafs extend defenceman Marshall Rifai

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Marshall Rifai to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Thursday.
Toronto-area home sales decline in August, but rate cut could spur activity: board

The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says home sales in August fell from last year as average home prices edged lower.
‘Never forgive’: Family of father killed in wrong-way 401 crash calls for justice

Police were called to the scene of the crash on Dec. 30 just after 5 a.m., rushing to the westbound lanes of Highway 401 near Brock Road in Pickering.
Will the Eglinton Crosstown LRT open in 2024? Metrolinx is ‘not going to speculate’

The provincial transit agency has refused to confirm when the line will open, promising it will announce a date exactly three months before trains begin carrying passengers.

Canada-wide warrant issued for woman wanted in Toronto murder

Officers responded to a shooting call on Sept. 1 at around 6 a.m. in the Eglinton Avenue West and Times Road area where a man was found with gunshot wounds.
Another Toronto Island ferry crash puts pressure on city’s aging fleet

The latest problem has forced officials to withdraw the boat from service, even as frustrations over the regularity and reliability of island access grow.
Fall housing market could be ripe for 1st-time buyers. Here’s why

Falling interest rates are setting the stage for a stronger autumn real estate market, experts say. But some also caution that prices may still decline in certain segements.
Husband of cyclist killed on Toronto road speaks out: ‘I’m incomplete without her’

The husband of Toronto's latest cyclist fatality says he is broken without his wife, who was in her second year studying in the city.
First human rabies case reported in Ontario after almost 60 years

The case was confirmed on Friday by Brant County Health Unit which said it believed the exposure had come from a bat and led to someone from being hospitalized.
Terror suspect arrested in Quebec was plotting to attack Jews in New York

The attack was to take place on Oct. 7, the anniversary of the Hamas attack that killed 1,200 in Israel, according to U.S. authorities.
Marineland owner Marie Holer dies, park says ‘succession plan’ in place

The Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction says her unwavering support was integral to the park's legacy.
Jacob Hoggard seeking leave to appeal sex assault conviction to Canada’s top court

Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is seeking leave to appeal his sexual assault conviction before Canada's top court.
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt opening night of Toronto Film Festival

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted an opening night screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, chanting “Stop the genocide!" during opening remarks.
Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program

Ontario child-care centres that aren't participating in the national $10-a-day program will soon lose provincial funding to offer fee subsidies to lower-income families.

New Linkin Park singer faces allegations of ties to Scientology, Danny Masterson

Linkin Park is preparing to release its first new album in over seven years since the death of frontman Chester Bennington
Harvey Weinstein may face more NY sex assault charges after Britain drops case

Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service, which authorized two charges of indecent assault against Weinstein in 2022, announced Thursday that it decided to discontinue the proceedings.
Paula Abdul cancels all Canadian tour dates: ‘This truly breaks my heart’

Paula Abdul's Straight Up! To Canada Tour was scheduled to begin in Victoria, BC, before continuing on to 21 cities across the country.
Alec Baldwin: Prosecutor seeks to reinstate tossed ‘Rust’ shooting charge

Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey said there were insufficient facts to support a New Mexico judge's ruling that dismissed the case in July over withheld evidence.
Celebrities coming to the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival

Hollywood's biggest stars are set to arrive at the Toronto International Film Festival, which will take place from Sept. 5 to Sept. 15, 2024.
‘1,000-Lb. Sisters’ star Amy Slaton arrested on drug, child endangerment charges

'1,000-Lb. Sisters' star Amy Slaton was arrested at a Tennessee safari park after police were called to the scene on reports a person had been bitten by a camel.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ alum Artem Chigvintsev arrested on domestic violence charge

Artem Chigvintsev was a professional dance partner to several celebrity contestants on 'Dancing with the Stars,' including Patti LaBelle and Kaitlyn Bristowe.
Leah Remini and Angelo Pagán announce divorce after 21 years of marriage

Leah Remini and Angelo Pagán said they hope news of their divorce will inspire other people to see that ending a relationship is never a failure.
‘Rings of Power’ stars talk Sauron’s return, itchy dwarf beards in Season 2

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' is back for a second season, exploring Sauron's origin story far before Frodo threw the One Ring into Mount Doom.
Terror plot at Taylor Swift concert aimed to kill thousands: CIA official

CIA Deputy Director David Cohen addressed the failed plot during the annual Intelligence and National Security Summit, held this week in Maryland.

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